![]() ![]() When I want the screen to light up, it should be intentional. The Apple Watch staying black when not in use is a feature, not a bug. Most would disagree, and I’m definitely in the minority, but it’s not necessary to be locked into tech 24/7. It’s a distraction for me and those around me. Is a watch really a watch if it doesn’t always display the time? The Series 8’s display is most useful to me during workouts to check heart rate, duration, or running pace without manually activating or worrying about the screen.īut overall, I prefer to keep the Always-On display disabled. The Always-On screen is hugely popular among its owners and other reviewers because they appreciate that it makes the Apple Watch feel more like a traditional watch. It can be brought back to full brightness and refresh rate by moving the wrist, tapping the display, or twisting the digital crown. It dims and reduces the refresh rate from 60Hz to 1Hz when inactive, but it still maintains enough brightness to display the time and other complications. The Series 8 display never turns off completely. Twist the Digital Crown to light up the display slowly, then twist it back to make it go black.But be aware that you’ll look goofy when you exaggerate your wrist twist on the second attempt after the first doesn’t wake the screen. The twist to wake worked 98% of the time, in my experience. It should happen naturally and not feel forced. Twist your wrist towards your eyes to wake the screen. The SE’s screen turns black when it's not in use.To understand the importance of the Always-On screen, first, let’s go over how the screen on the SE works. Series 8’s biggest feature upgrade from the SE is the Always-On screen. And if you've never owned an Apple Watch, I recommend my Apple Watch Basics post before reading this comparison to get you up to speed on their capabilities.) 1. (I’ll compare the smaller 40mm and 41mm models, but the results won’t vary much compared to the larger 44mm and 45mm models. And if a couple of these reasons resonate with you, as they do for me, it might be a smart move to go for the upgrade. Let’s go over the five main reasons why you should consider Series 8. The Series 8 has an enhanced screen and a few extra features, but none of them are a must-have. Who knows? It could even come in another size option besides the current 41mm and 45mm options.After two months of double-wristing Apple Watches (Series 8 and SE 2), and eight years of wearing Apple Watch daily, I determined that the SE 2 is the best bet for most people because it's more affordable and comes with every important feature with only minor sacrifices. That said, it's possible the Apple Watch Series 9 will come in exclusive colors. Apple Watch Series 7 besides color options. The Apple Watch Series 7 introduced a larger and brighter display with thinner bezels, but there's nothing noticeable design-wise that differentiates the Apple Watch Series 8 vs. ![]() So, if Apple is following a similar routine, the Apple Watch Series 9 should look like the past two Apple Watch models. The Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5 and Series 6 all have virtually the same design. There aren't any Apple Watch Series 9 design rumors yet, though we're not necessarily convinced the design is due to change in any major way. If Apple doesn't announce any other smartwatches besides the Series 9, we expect the Ultra and SE will remain in the lineup for at least another year. There are two additional Apple Watch models available now, including the $799 Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE (2022), which starts at $249. The 45-millimeter size, meanwhile, will starts at $429 and goes up to $529 for cellular support. The price is $499 for the GPS + cellular version. The current-gen Apple Watch has a starting price of $399 for the 41-millimeter, GPS-only model. Until we hear a rumor suggesting otherwise, we're under the impression that the Apple Watch Series 9 will be the same price as the Apple Watch Series 8. We've already heard some rumors about the Apple Watch Ultra 2, though it's currently believed to be coming in 2024. The question remains whether the Apple Watch Series 9 will launch alongside other smartwatches. Depending on the new software features announced for watchOS 10, we could get some hints about what's in the works for the Series 9 smartwatch. While we won't see the Apple Watch Series 9 at the event, which usually takes place in June, we should get our first look at watchOS 10. Before then, we expect Apple will hold WWDC, it's annual developer conference. ![]()
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